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President Larry Millstein called the 2,257th meeting to order at 8:16 pm September 25, 2009 in the Powell Auditorium of the Cosmos Club. The minutes of the 2,256th meeting were provisionally approved after a short discussion.
Mr. Millstein introduced several new members of the Society and then introduced the speaker of the evening, Mr. Amed M. Gharib of the National Institutes of Health. Mr. Gharib spoke on "Advances in Medical Imaging."
Mr. Gharib asked the lights be reduced, and noted that people in imaging like to sit in the dark. Low light, he said, increases contrast, and contrast is very important. After we got the light down, the sound up, and the pictures of Mr. Gharib's kids off the screen, the discussion began.
He started with CT, computed tomography. X-rays are absorbed at different rates by different types of tissues, and the difference between in-radiation and out-radiation through all the locations in the body are digitized, 1 for water, 1000 for bone, and so on, and the data are used to compute and graph images of the kind of tissue at each location. It requires a tube rotating around the patient shooting rays through. Contrast materials are also put into the body. This kind of imaging has been around for 20 years. It is still very useful for looking at anything large.
He showed an example of an image of a lung which had a little nick in it. That, he said, was where a tumor was removed. With CT 3D imaging, it was possible to remove it without opening the chest.
Important recent developments are in imaging things that are very small. An example is imaging the coronary arteries, small arteries that feed the heart tissue.
The existing procedure involves putting a catheter into a large blood vessel in the groin area, pushing it up to the heart, and then injecting a contrast material with an X-ray tube on. This is done repeatedly in the small arteries while recording data. This enables imaging of the small vessels that feed the heart itself. He showed an example of using this technique to show a small but serious aneurism over an aorta. Resolution down to .41 mm is used to get the needed detail in the pictures. The catheter can also have a tool on it to use to open up clogged arteries.
Imaging an artery this way does have risks and difficulties. The heart is jumping at 60 to 90 beats a minute and the arteries are small. He said it is like imaging a spaghetti on a trampoline. They slow the heart down to improve the picture, shoot with the highest resolution, and use a fast shutter speed. They also have increased the number of detectors. At first they used only one, then two, then four, eight, and 16, and now they are up to 320 detectors all running at once. They average over heartbeats, and the more detectors they have, the fewer heartbeats it takes to get an image. They also time the shot for the 100 to 200 ms when the heart is relaxed and relatively still. All this reduces the amount of X-ray energy needed.
Until recently, it took a 180-degree rotation of the tube to get a set of pictures. A simple innovation, use of two X-ray sources, reduced that to a 90-degree rotation. Coupling that with the other improvements, they can get a picture in a single heartbeat. This improves the picture by reducing the total amount of movement that needs to be factored out of the picture. It also reduces the radiation exposure.
Plaque in the heart vessels is either calcified or not calcified. The calcified plaque is plaque that is healed, but the plaques pop off and block vessels, that is, a heart attack.
He discussed his handyman, who is in his 60's and was apparently healthy, and who offered to let Mr. Gharib scan him. Mr. Gharib did so and found serious restrictions in his heart vessels, critical heart disease, although he had no symptoms, even during a stress test. The restrictions were in areas of soft plaque, not the calcified plaque. This pattern is much like that of the recently deceased Tim Russert. Mr. Gharib's handiman received a stent, unlike Mr. Russert.
The coronary artery runs in the muscle. When muscle contracts, the artery contracts. Pictures of the heart during the contraction, made possible by the reduced imaging time, show the amount of restriction during the contraction.
He showed a scan of a patient with a congenital shunt. It looked like a dirty pipe. They were able to go in and clean it up.
The new techniques have revealed many anomalies in the heart tissue, many of them congenital. One of them is the Job syndrome, named for the miserable, patient Job described in the Bible. There are many symptoms, but the main one is that they get many infections. Interestingly, they do not get atherosclerosis, but they have deformed, wobbly, wiggly blood vessels in the heart.
He mentioned "knockout mice," mice bred with a missing gene to study the effects. Now they have "knockdown humans," humans with missing genes and resultant anomalies. It is a mutation called the "Stat 3" mutation that causes Job syndrome.
He next discussed something he called "almost miraculous," magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). He seemed really enthused about getting images with no radiation at all, as it enables him to put people in the scanner freely and indefinitely. The body is put in a magnetic field; a radio frequency signal is sent in; the signal is altered by the magnetic resonance to different degrees by different body structures; the altered outcoming signals are digitized and images are computed in the same way as in CT. Since the picture is computed, image elements can be selected and located to graph any slice of the tissue they may need.
This works well with large vessels. With small vessels, it works pretty well also if they inject some contrast material. In some ways, it works better than CT.
He gives his patients beta blockers to slow down their heartbeats. He said when he does that, he has to give himself one, too, to improve his patience and timing. Because of the heart's [annoying] beating, the image data must be gathered in a very short time period. Timing is critical; if the heart is not "smiling," the image is ugly.
They discovered, with these improved image techniques, a phenomenon called "small heart attacks," indicated by small white dots in the heart tissue. These small heart attacks have no symptoms, but they are a newly identified phenomenon. Another new phenomenon: where macrophages occur, there is angiogenesis, growth of new tissue. There new vessels are formed, and sometimes poorly formed, and they leak.
A great advantage of the new techniques is the absence of potentially harmful aspects. High resolution, quick imaging enables them to get images with little beta blockers, little or no contrast material, and no radiation. This frees them to make all the images they want. Mr. Gharib's enthusiasm about this prospect was evident. It was this liberty that encouraged him to do the scan of his handyman, who had no symptoms.
After the talk, the first question for the speaker was, with all those anomalies, how many people are normal. He didn't know. He guessed perhaps 50% of us in the room have some atherosclerosis.
He clarified that the 320 detectors used in imaging now are for coverage, not resolution. They increase the area or volume that can be covered in one sweep.
A young woman asked about people with tattoos. Are the horror stories she has heard true? They are, he said. People don't always feel much pain, but they sometimes do. Someone said the problem is most severe with black inks, which contain iron.
He observed that certain tedious and uncomfortable scanning processes work better in certain Asian cultures, where people are more accepting, obedient, and disciplined. Totalitarianism has its merits.
After the talk, Mr. Weinstein presented a plaque commemorating the occasion. He made the parking announcement. He announced the next meeting. He invited suggestions of future speakers. He encouraged membership, participation, and sponsorship. Our newest member, Mr. Gharib, offered free scans to any other members. Finally, at 9:45 pm, Mr. Weinstein adjourned the 2,257th meeting to the social hour.
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The Evolution of Choral Concerts: Creating Multisensory Experiences
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Basel House is the one place during Art Basel Week where hip art and eclectic music meet. Over the past few years Basel House has become known as the spot where local working artists come to decompress and listen to music. Inevitably they start painting, partying and things get interesting. This year we return to our home in the Wynwood Art District with our takeover of the Old RC Cola Plant and Surrounding Streets, including nightly music and live art during Miami Art Basel Week.


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'A critical approach on relationship, topical issues, love, and society in a subtle way juxtaposing them with real life issues to impact real people.'
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Wow, it was a very nice, captivity and breathtaking story. life is funny when we loves someone and the person reject us.ReplyDelete
Thanks a lot, Adeola. Life can be very funny, for real. We keep learning everyday. I am glad you enjoyed the story.
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i had my own crush too on a boy back then,16yrs later i discovered he had the same thing.......its good to know aint the only one....nice piece you wrote...hope to see more from where it came from.
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I wil try to bring more from where it came from. Hope u will keep enjoying the pieces.
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I had a crush back in my Jss3 class...he knew I liked him and told me we would talk more on Monday because that day was a friday...Monday came and I never set foot in that school again as my parents felt I should change school since my elder sister was leaving the school...we lost contact...miraculously 12 years down d line we got in touch via Facebook and today we're married...it's 3yeaReplyDelete
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Dats a grt story Dr.T,falling inluv age 11,u bad o,anyway its a gud 1,i wish i can just b lik u Dr.T, nd hope u r nt in a lonely world anymor.ESTHERReplyDelete
Thanks a lot, Esther. Well, I no bad o, I am just a very good bad guy like Sound Sultan. How do u intend to be like me? Pls expantiate. No, I'm not lonely anymore; I'm now married to Jesus.
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I think the 1st crush I had was in ss1. She's was a youth corper. I would always insist on carrying her bag to her house after school. Then one day her guy came visiting. Then came the heartbreak.ReplyDelete
SS1? Wow. U were more patient than I was. I'm really sorry about your heartbreak, bro. I presume your heart is well mended now and in safe hands. Cheers.
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- Start thinking and planning where your furniture will go in your new home. Search for Free Floor Plan makers online. This way- you can know if there are items you'll want to part with before you move, or if you will need anything additional shortly after your relocation.
- Time to PURGE! Consider a yard sale- especially if it's spring and you have larger or common household items you want to part with instead of moving them with you. Consider how much you can sell items for, how much they cost to re-purchase or how much it would be to move them with you. Local Charities would be happy to take what you can't sell or if you're prefer to take a tax deduction.
- Get boxes from your mover. Many will offer a quantity of boxes at no cost, if you are already contracted to work with them. Has a friend recently moved or able to find free moving boxes on Craigslist? Stock up- you will need more supplies than you think!
- Start getting to know your NEW hometown! There's a lot to do when moving to a new city or town. Getting to know the schools your children will attend, the area amenities, community programs, Chambers of Commerce will make your transition much smoother.
- If you are flying, taking the train, or will need a hotel for a few days until your moving truck arrives- make those arrangements now. You can always update reservations if needed; by booking these now, you'll have more options to choose form and are likely to lock in a better price than if you waited until the last moment.
- Keep all of your receipts as you go through this process. If your move is job related, many moving expenses are tax deductible. Obtain an IRS Change of Address form, Form 8822, by calling (800) 829-1040 or click here on IRS website. You will be able to download and print form 8822 and most other IRS tax forms; e.g., Form 3903 to help deduct moving expense
- Sign the lease of your new apartment or contract on your new home. Both of these take time to process and get everything ready for your arrival so leaving it to the last minute can cause you a longer stay in a hotel than you would like.
- As soon as you have your new address confirmed, reach out to your insurance company- Renters insurance, automotive insurance, even your medical insurance.
- Pack your important documents& records before anything else. This will include any medical and vaccination documents as well as passports, birth certificates, Social Security cards, marriage certificate, will and other legal documents, stock certificates, and any expensive jewelry, priceless or one of a kind treasures MUST be transported yourself.
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- Put in your change of address with the Post Office – you can access that here.
- It's also time to schedule the start and stop service of your utilities of your current home and new residence. Credit card companies, creditors, and your bank should also know be aware of your upcoming move.
- If you have not yet signed a contract with your moving company, do it now- schedule an In Home Survey for the most accurate estimate and strongly consider Full Valuation Coverage for a Long Distance Move.
- Packing lists are a huge help at this stage. Start by packing seasonal items that are not currently in use and save the day to day items for last. Being organized NOW will save you headache of opening boxes to retrieve critical items in the coming weeks. Get your kids involved in the process- let them pack their seasonal items and toys they can live without for a few weeks. By involving them it will lessen their stress and confusion with all the changes going on.
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- Stop- look around, check the lists you made… are you on track to complete everything on time? If it looks like you are behind schedule, call your mover! they can offer packing assistance and take some work off your plate. Yes, it'll cost a little more but will be well worth your sanity in the end. Consider leaving the packing of breakable items to the professionals- items that they pack are covered against damages, unlike boxes you pack yourself.
- Get 1 refill of all your family's medications, even if you don't need it quite yet, and transfer prescriptions to a pharmacy in your new hometown.
- How are your pets and automobiles getting to your new home? If you are using a service for either- make sure those arrangements are finalized. This is a great time to double check that you have all the insurance, titles, vaccination, registration and other paperwork on hand to provide to the car carrier or pet transportation organization.
- Check to see if your houseplants can be brought into your new state- often it's best to donate them to a friend or charity- some states prohibit moving of houseplants.
- Have you come across any borrowed items while packing? Library books, your neighbor's ladder? Return them! Make sure you have collected all of your lent items, also- or the coat you left at the cleaners last winter!
- Drain your lawn mower, weed eater, blower, etc. Fuels must be fully removed prior to transport. Don't forget to return the propane tank for your grill- that cannot go on the moving truck either.
- Are you driving your car to your new home? It is recommended to get an inspection to ensure your vehicle is ready for the long trip!
The Week before Moving Day:
- Clearly mark the items you are taking so there is no confusion on moving day. Also mark the Fragile or Load Last boxes as such- it really will make moving day smoother.
- Touch base with your moving company. Arrange for payment, advise of any last minute assistance you need or changes to your plans. Also be sure they have multiple contact numbers for you, to reach you and plan for delivery of your items.
- Pack a suitcase to hold you over in transition. Confirm your travel arrangements.
Moving Day Eve- the day before Moving Day:
- Unplug refrigerator, defrost your freezer, dispose of perishable items.
- Clean as much as you can, vacuum and wipe down all surfaces.
- Pack the last minute items you will need immediately upon arrival.
Moving Day!
- Be present when the driver and move team arrive and throughout the loading process. They will have questions and want to confirm things with you as they go. Confirm tasks are done before signing for them.
- Accompany the driver during inventory and make a final tour of your home to ensure nothing was missed or damaged.
- Local all windows and doors, turn off all light and flip the breakers if applicable.
Move In Day:
- Arrive 1 day prior, if possible. Ensure the utilities are on and plan where you will want your large furniture pieces with the Floor plan you created in advance.
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I'm not sure why I chose "Read 1,000,000 Jaso" as a new year's goal this year, but I am happy that it gave me a push to really read in Korean.
I have studied, to varying degrees, Swedish and Spanish. Although I am apparently competent in Spanish due to my college studies (ha!), I have never read a book in Spanish. I tried reading a few books in Swedish, but I got caught up in all of the words I didn't know. I would stop at every unknown word and look it up in a dictionary. Bad idea. It was time consuming, discouraging, and boring. I subscribed to the idea (probably influenced by the never-ending intensive reading done in Spanish class!) that I had to understand every word.
Of course, this was untrue.
When we planned to go to Korea, I decided to ramp up my study efforts, primarily by building my vocabulary base and writing. The studying improved my Korean (or perhaps just my confidence?), but a side effect that I wasn't expecting was that not studying Korean at least a little bit every day felt…strange. Now doing something in Korean daily is a habit.
Around the beginning of the year I read about a project to read one million words in a foreign language over on Language Fixation. I thought, 'Well, I can do that. It'll be a challenge though.' I had been reading a bit and my speed was slowly picking up. I knew that committing to that much Korean reading was meant excluding most fun reading in English for the year, but I wanted to try it. I hoped that reading would increase my vocabulary, my comfort with Korean, and my understanding of Korean grammar.
I immediately realized that Koreans are loosey-goosey with spacing and I wasn't sure how to count a word. Good Man told me in Korean each character is counted rather than each word. I decided it was fair to go for 1,000,000 characters.
Part of taking on the challenge of reading 1,000,000 characters in a year was to see if the old saws I rattle off to my students are true. "The best way to improve your reading is to read at home daily for at least thirty minutes." "You should be making pictures in your head as you read." My grad school profs told me that, and Fountas and Pinnell said it, so it must be true, right? Another teacher line? "We learn to read so we can read to learn."
When I started reading extensively in Korean, I carried my intensive-reading habits with me. I would get frustrated when I couldn't understand a sentence or paragraph perfectly. Finally, I realized that I had to relax and just read.
Practicing reading near-daily led to a cascading series of events.
- Fluency. When I first started reading more (before I started the challenge), I read so slowly. I was embarrassed by how often I was reading syllable by syllable. (I do remember when I was reading Korean letter-by-letter, so I'll give myself some credit!) But after some practice I start reading full words. And eventually phrases came.
- Endurance. At first I could only read for 10 or 15 minutes at a time and then my brain would turn off. Now I can read for extended periods of time. More than thirty minutes, if I wish.
- Self-Correcting. I started correcting misunderstandings. I'd read something, realize it made no sense, glance back and correct myself.
- Visualization. At some point, pictures started forming in my head instead of English. I remember realizing I was making pictures in my head after reading Korean. I was so excited.
- Predicting. Soon I started making predictions as I was reading. I could often figure out what word would come next. Pippi would 외치다. She always does, that Pippi!
- Vocabulary. I am figuring out words from context. Words with multiple meanings? I used to run through the meanings in my head. Now I can usually predict or figure those out from context, too.
- Grammar. I hated studying grammar in school and couldn't tell the difference between a verb and a noun until I was a sophomore (seriously), but I usually knew what sounded right—probably because I read so much. I don't enjoy memorizing grammar rules in Korean either, but I'm starting to get a better sense of what to say, when. I can more easily pick out the parts of speech in a Korean sentence. Using the topic/object/topic markers is getting easier.
- Thinking in Korean. This one is coming along slowly. Sometimes my predictions or thoughts are in English, but sometimes they're in Korean. With more and more practice, this will come, too!
And this is where the allure comes from. I don't recall learning to read in English. I just recall devouring books. Now I am learning how to read all over again. And it's fun!
There is a deep sense of excitement and joy that comes with understanding a passage immediately. I am excited when I figure out a word in context and then see it in other contexts that prove I was right. I love finding a word in a book I just picked up for the first time—a word that I just learned from my previously read book! Most of the books I picked up in Korea are favorites from my childhood. Even so, these books spark something some magic inside of me. Part of this could be rereading the books as an adult, but I think more of the magic comes from discovering a new word or way to phrase something in an old favorite. 아바마마 is so much more delightful than "my Father, the King!"
I have read seven books in Korean so far this year. Now I feel like I can continue to tell my students that reading books for fun daily improves your reading. It's absolutely true.


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How We Won the Cold War, but Lost the Peace
"The key emotional and cognitive transformation that must be achieved, and that was not achieved by this first post–Cold War generation, is to recognize that Russia is an inalienable part of Europe."
To have any hope of healing the deep wound in the very heart of Europe that is the crisis in Ukraine, we must first separate two crises that have become intertwined. One is the crisis of Ukrainian statehood. The other is the crisis of Russian relations with the West.
The crisis of Ukrainian statehood cannot, in fact, be resolved by Western intervention. One reason is that even the most generous package of Western assistance imaginable is still an order of magnitude too small to stabilize the entire Ukrainian economy . Another reason is the West's persistent failure to grasp that the current crisis is not the result of the civil war. Rather, the civil war is the result of the failure to resolve fundamental issues of national identity and statehood in a manner that satisfies both Russian- and Ukrainian-speaking Ukrainians. The fateful decision by Western governments to back one interpretation of Ukrainian nationhood in its effort to dominate over the rest merely ensures that this conflict will continue for decades to come.
The second crisis that of Russian relations with the West is the result of the unfortunate decision to hold relations with Russia hostage to the success of Ukrainian statehood. Since the success of a Ukraine identity whose conceptual roots rest in a relatively small and highly localized portion of the population (Galicia) is far from assured, such a linkage can only lead to the deterioration of relations to the point of outright hostility and confrontation. Having put all their eggs in the Ukrainian nationalist basket, however, both the current government in Kiev and its Western supporters now have every incentive to blame Russia for any and all failures.
But while the current crisis has a precise origin—the overnight disavowal by the foreign ministers of Germany, France and Poland of the February 21 transfer of power agreement signed between president Yanukovych and the opposition—it has been over twenty years in the making.
We are, in fact, now reaping the bitter harvest of a post–Cold War relationship that was cast as a conflict of values. Conflicts of this kind inevitably become existential conflicts, to be seen through to the bitter end, regardless of the cost. Until victory is achieved, it can only be mitigated. The "reset" initiated by President Obama during his first term was just such an attempt to mitigate the impact of the supposed conflict of values, which had spiraled out of control under George W. Bush. Now that it has failed, the United States seeks to return to an earlier model of mitigation that once rallied Europe behind it—containment.
Whether or not this neo-containment will succeed is open to debate. The world is very different today from what it was in the 1950s. While the English-speaking community of nations seems quite willing to follow America's lead in confronting Russia, many Western and Central European nations (most notably Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia) are reluctant to sever their profitable commercial ties with Russia.
Meanwhile, within the CIS, fear of Russian dominance often vies with a certain amount of nostalgia and envy of Russia's economic success. Those who blame the present crisis entirely on Putin favor expanding NATO and confronting Russian aggression. On the other hand, the disastrous social and economic impact of the Euromaidan has cooled the ardor for EU and NATO expansion among others.
Finally, one should not underestimate the global appeal of the BRICS, a rising economic and political coalition of states of which Russia is a key member. These nations are promoting an alternative to hegemonic stability that many nations around the world find very appealing.
Overall, therefore, neo-containment is not likely to be successful, unless Russia can be portrayed as an inveterate aggressor and a systematic violator of international agreements for ideological reasons, as it was during the height of the Cold War. The obvious absence of such an ideology, however, has lessened the international community's sense of urgency and reduced neo-containment to constraining President Putin. Beginning with former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, U.S. government officials have sought to overcome Europe's lack of enthusiasm for neo-containment by arguing that Putin's proposal to create a Eurasian Union out of the current CIS Customs Union will reconstitute the USSR. Most international observers, however, regard the Eurasian Union as a threat primarily to European commercial interests.
Russia's response to neo-containment has thus far been ad hoc. During the present crisis, Russia has been sticking to the three principles it previously formulated during the conflict with the Saakashvili regime in Georgia, when it also faced sanctions and accusations of aggression. First, Russia will "step aside" from direct confrontation with the West and refuse to be drawn into any military conflict. Second, it will diversify its markets, thereby limiting the impact of sanctions on the Russian economy. Finally, it will seek to "democratize international relations," a strategy better known as fostering multipolarity.


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Take a look at the limited edition Adeptus Custodes codex and see the awesome swag these protectors brought into the 40k universe.
They have watched, they have waited, and now their time has come to enter the fray.
The limited edition Adeptus Custodes set, also known as the Praetor Collection, sold out online but is still absolutely amazing. The collection included the codex, plus objective markers, datasheet cards, and a poster. Take a look at this quick overview then be sure to press play on the video below to see the entire unboxing and review.
The box set with the limited edition comes with the two books inside a hard case, emblazoned with the Aquila symbol and gold trim on the front and quotation on the back. One of the two books contains the collector's items and the second is the codex itself. The book cover has a striking book, though the foil seems to flake off easily when rubbed. Inside the codex book the same as the same as the regular codex, aside from the cover, bookmark, and gold trim.
The second book has the same cover style, with sword motif, and quotes on the back as well. Inside, though is the awesome swag. This includes the double-sided poster, etched-brass objective markers, and data cards. The poster is printed on thick paper and features the codex cover on one side, plus a breakdown of militant houses on the other. The folds are done in such a way that it will be easy to smooth out for framing or mounting. The etched-brass objective markers are nice and heavy, with etchings on both sides and shaped like a Custodes shoulder pad.
The final addition to the swag is the datasheet cards. The data cards are absolutely fantastic. They are the same size as the data cards available for Age of Sigmar units but are printed with good size font and contain all the stats. These cards are fantastic time-savers when playing on the tabletop, preventing you from wasting time by flipping through the book for stats and having them in easily accessible cards.
This is the first time we've seen these cards for 40k, which gives hope that GW will do more like these in the future for other factions and units.
Unit wise, the bikes are out and look absolutely amazing. Magnetizing the arms is a great idea since the lances can easily snap off during travel or use. They are smaller than the Legio bikes but are much more detailed.
There are other tips and looks into the comparisons for the units, including how to expand your Wardens list, so be sure to check out the video for these fun features! The dreadnought is also easily magnetized to adjust the weapons options, such as shields or other guns. There are some fantastic options to create unique and versatile armies with the various Custodes units.
We haven't seen the 30k units ported over to 40k yet, but GW promised us rules for them at some point in the future.
For more information about the Adeptus Custodes, be sure to check out our Tips and Tactics video. To see the entire unboxing and review of the Limited Edition Adeptus Custodes codex bundle, as well as a comparison look at some of the units, be sure to press play on the video below!


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"The leading housing law chambers for tenants – the individuals here are always pushing the boundaries" – Chambers Bar Guide (Band 1)
The Work We Do
Garden Court Chambers is ranked in Band 1 for social housing law in the Chambers & Partners Bar Guide. We have one of the largest specialist housing law teams in the country (just over 20 barristers) and have a well-earned reputation for excellence in this area. We cover all aspects of housing law including possession claims, unlawful eviction, homelessness, allocation of social housing, disrepair and housing benefit. The Housing Team provides a full service, covering cases from the lowest to the highest courts, as well as undertaking advisory work.
Our practitioners also have specialist expertise in many of the 'niche' areas within housing law including Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, disability issues, welfare benefits, anti-social behaviour, community care, unfair terms in tenancy agreements, general planning matters, grants, licensing of houses in multiple occupation, housing standards, and the housing health and safety rating system. We are particularly committed to representing tenants, other occupiers and homeless people.
Cross-Over Expertise
Housing law cases can and often do also raise aspects of immigration, family law, welfare benefits, disability, and criminal law. We pride ourselves on our cross-over expertise and as part of a multi-disciplinary set are extremely well placed to advise on these other issues related to housing. The team advises on the full range of accommodation and support issues concerning migrant welfare and asylum support. We are able to offer a complete service in social services, homelessness and connected Children Act matters. Thanks to our fluid and cross-disciplinary approach, we can draw on the wisdom and experience of our colleagues in Chambers who specialise in these areas.
What others say
"Garden Court Chambers continues to be instructed in significant and varied social housing matters. Its pre-eminent team of highly skilled barristers renders the set a highly popular choice for tenants, occupiers and homeless applicants in particular. The set's unwavering commitment to publicly funded work on behalf of vulnerable clients has made it a go-to set for law centres and legal-aided housing cases across the UK. The chambers is routinely involved in precedent-setting cases, with members making regular appearances before the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court."
Chambers UK Bar Guide 2017 (Band 1)
"The clerks are exceptionally great, they respond immediately and are unflappable. They clearly have a good relationship with the barristers and are good at juggling things around." "Very good client care, they get back to you quickly and have a well-organised system." Chambers UK Bar Guide 2017
Recent Notable Housing Law Cases
We have appeared in many of the leading housing cases of recent years, including:
- Croydon LBC v Lopes [2017] EWHC 33 (QB): appeal against costs in homelessness appeal order pursuant to Court of Appeal decision in R (Lopes) v Croydon LBC [2016] EWCA Civ 465.
- Islington LBC v Dyer [2017] EWCA Civ 150: requirements of a valid notice under s128 Housing Act 1996.
- R (Lopes) v Croydon LBC [2016] EWCA Civ 465, [2016] 1 WLR 3138: guidance from the Court of Appeal on the destination of appeals against costs order made in statutory homelessness appeal under s204 Housing Act 1996.
- R (H) v London Borough of Southwark [2016] EWHC 1665 (Admin): duty to accept repeat homelessness application.
- Mohamoud v Kensington and RLBC; Saleem v Wandsworth LBC [2015] EWCA Civ 780: homelessness appeal dealing with the relevance of the best interests of the child to decision making under Part VII Housing Act 1996.
- Alemi v Westminster CC [2015] EWHC 1765 (Admin): successful judicial review challenge to the legality of an allocation scheme excluding homeless persons from bidding for social housing.
- Hotak v Southwark LBC, Kanu v Southwark LBC & Johnson v Solihull MBC [2015] UKSC 30: the leading case on whether a homeless person is 'vulnerable' for the purposes of s189(1)(c) Housing Act 1996.
- Nzolameso v Westminster CC 2015 UKSC 22: leading case on the circumstances in which a homeless person may be accommodated out of borough and the relevance of the best interests of the child in the context of an application for homelessness assistance.
- R (AM) v Havering LBC [2015] EWHC 1004 9 (Admin): duty to accommodate intentionally homeless family, and assess needs under Children Act 1989, where local housing authority have placed family out of borough, and accommodation due to come to an end.
- Akerman-Livingston v Aster Communities Limited [2015] UKSC 15: the threshold to apply in considering a disability discrimination defence under Equality Act 2010 in possession proceedings.
- Nicholas v Secretary of State for Defence [2015] EWCA Civ 53: whether the exclusion of Crown licences from the statutory security of tenure regimes was discriminatory under Art.8 and Art.14 ECHR.
- Sanneh v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2015] EWCA Civ 49: challenge to the legality of regulations excluding "Zambrano carers" from mainstream welfare benefits and accommodation under the Housing Act 1996.
- R (Hillsden) v Epping Forest DC [2015] EWHC 98 (Admin): whether a local authority is required under Part VI, Housing Act 1996 to include a residual discretion within its allocation scheme to cater for exceptional cases.
- Hussain v Waltham Forest LBC [2015] EWCA Civ 14: in deciding whether an individual is homeless within the meaning of s175 Housing Act 1996 the phrase 'other violence' in s177(1) should be construed as covering not only physical violence but other threatening or intimidating behaviour or abuse of sufficient gravity to give rise to psychological harm.
- Lambeth LBC v Harry Loveridge [2014] UKSC 65: the leading case on the approach to damages under ss27-28 Housing Act 1988 in unlawful eviction cases.
- Lawal v Circle 33 Housing Trust [2014] EWCA Civ 1514: whether an occupier may rely on Article 8 to resist the enforcement of a warrant of eviction
- Cutler v Barnet LBC (QBD) 31 October 2014: a refusal by a judge to consider an oral application for relief from sanctions in possession proceedings, leaving the Defendant unable to defend proceedings, amounted to a breach of Article 6.
- R (Yekini) v Southwark LBC [2014] EWHC 2096 (Admin): in an appropriate case a local housing authority may charge a homeless applicant a nominal or 'peppercorn' rent.
- Birmingham City Council v Janet Beech [2014] EWCA Civ 830: whether the relationship of tenant and landlord's agent give rises to a presumption of undue influence, rendering a Notice to Quit served by the tenant void.
- Hines v Lambeth [2014] EWCA Civ 660: consideration of the best interests of the child in assessing the eligibility of a 'Zambrano carer' for Part VII accommodation.
- R (Alansi) v Newham LBC [2014] EWCA Civ 786: whether an assurance given by a local housing authority that the Claimant's priority on the authority's allocation scheme would not be affected were she to accept accommodation in the private sector, gave rise to a legitimate expectation from which it would be unlawful to resile.
- Southend on Sea BC v Armour [2014] EWCA Civ 231: the first Court of Appeal case to uphold the refusal to make a possession order on Article 8 grounds.
- Flynn v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government [2014] EWHC 390 (Admin): failure by a council to consider whether a mobile home occupier had a implied licence to occupy certain land.
Publications, Advice and Training
Our work extends beyond the courtroom. We also spend time training, advising and writing on housing issues. Our members have written or co-authored some of the most important works currently available in housing law:
- Defending Possession Proceedings (LAG)
- Housing Allocation and Homelessness (Jordans)
- Using the Housing Act 2004 (Jordans)
- Housing Law Handbook (Law Society)
- Support for Asylum Seekers (LAG)
- Remedies for Disrepair and Other Building Defects (Sweet & Maxwell)
- Repairs: Tenants' Rights (LAG)
We have also written two of the Jordans Special Bulletins (on The Homelessness Act 2002 and Housing and the Human Rights Act).
We regularly contribute articles and case reports to professional publications such as Legal Action, Journal of Housing Law, Solicitors Journal, Landlord and Tenant Review and the New Law Journal.
Over many years, we have supported the Housing Law Practitioners' Association (HLPA) as both ordinary and executive members, and by giving talks and attending meetings. We have also taken part in numerous training courses provided by or in association with the Legal Action Group, the Law Society, Liberty and others.
Get in touch
We are proud of the professional, approachable and up-to-date housing law service that we provide.
If you would like more information about the housing team, please email the clerks or call us on 020 7993 7600.
Chambers' housing team operates an urgent work and out of hours rota. The housing clerks can be contacted on 07920 497 962 and will be pleased to arrange for members of the team to assist with urgent work.
Please note that this number is for the legal profession only. Calls that are not related to urgent housing work cannot be dealt with on this number. Enquiries from members of the public cannot be dealt with on this number. They may find the DirectGov website helpful.


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I think you have a Intel 815 chipset on your hands, and I'm guessing you want the graphics drivers for the chipset seeing you posted in the Video Adapter forum, so here you go. They should work on any 9x operating system, not just 98SE. Remember these are just the chipset drivers. You should always use drivers from the motherboard maker where possible. I hope it works for you.
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Friday, 19 September 2014
Scotland has rejected independence, despite the Yes campaign winning a majority in the largest city.
In a historic referendum that could have altered the face of the United Kingdom, Scotland has declared Britain is better together, voting to remain a part of a union that began more than 300 years ago.
SNP leader Alex Salmond has now said he accepted the verdict of the people and called everyone else to do the same as he conceded defeat in the referendum on Scottish independence. Huffington post
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The Story
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Every family has its secrets…
Behind the clouds of dementia, Lillian holds memories of a life that her granddaughter Lisa could never imagine. From her childhood in 1920s and 30s Toronto, to a young World War II society bride, through scandal and unthinkable tragedies, Lillian kept her extraordinary life a secret, retreating into a lonely, bitter existence. Curious about her grandmother's mysterious past, Lisa unearths a long-buried secret that may finally bring the truth to light.
The Response
I met Cynthia Hill a few years ago at BlissDom, and we've become friends in that period of time. She's an absolutely wonderful person, and quite the talented author. I read Idol Hands a year and a half ago or so, and purchased an electronic version of this book a while back. So while I am friends with the author, please note that this doesn't colour my review – I am being completely honest in what I say here.
I've been in a reading slump for the past month, trying to really get into a couple of books but not really feeling hooked by any of them. On a whim I pulled out my iPad to see if I had anything purchased on there that I hadn't read yet, and this little gem appeared and grabbed me immediately.
So you know how some people (including myself) are often afraid to read self-published books? This one embodies everything that is wonderful about novels – self-published, independently published, or published by one of the big publishing houses. It was well written, really highly edited, with great pacing and very well-developed characters. If every self-published book were written like this, I would be reading a lot more of them.
I loved how this book skipped between present day Ontario and earlier in Toronto – stories that take place in older Toronto are always so much fun! It was also very obvious that the author did a lot of research on what living in Toronto would have been like during the WWII and the Great Depression. Even though the family was more well-to-do, you could definitely see how these events would have affected our own country.
It was a little challenging at times to see Lillian from both her own perspective and from her granddaughter's perspective – the accounts of who Lillian was were just so different near the beginning of the book. Though, that was definitely part of the drive to keep reading – to figure out what exactly happened to Lillian throughout her life to make her become who she is at the end of the book. It was actually rather heartbreaking to really grow attached to Lillian, from the parts of the books that are from her point of view, and then to view her from Lisa's point of view. Because the Lillian we know at the beginning of the book is positively lovely, though very proud, so it's hard to see her grow harder and more isolated.
Also, how difficult is it to see the effects of dementia or Alzheimer's on someone that you love? I could totally understand why Lisa found it hard to visit her grandmother.
The Bottom Line
I really enjoyed this book. And I'm not just saying that because Cynthia is a friend of mine. This is highly recommended.


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I took 2 complete rows of my yasmin BC. On the 3rd row I forgot to take it one day which was yesterday and 2day I woke up bleeding. Is this normal?
Yes: This is oral contraceptive induced withdrawal bleeding from forgetting the pill. ...Read more
I've been on my pill (yasmin) for about six years. I love its benefits and I don't want to change, but I spot all the time. Its embarassing. Thoughts?
Breakthrough bleed: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time) is very common on birth control. It happens in about 1/3 of users. Its no big deal and usually self corrects over time. If you are not satisfied or it continues to happen then consider using a different birth control method. It is a common side effect and does not mean something is wrong or that the pill is not working. ...Read more
Hi, I've been on Yasmin for over two years but every six months I must go and pay full consultation fee just for a new script for 6months, why?
Legal reasons: It is a legal requirement (government legislation) that a script can only be dated valid for 6 months. Further arrangements must be made with your treating doctor. Monitoring of any person on a scheduled medication is also needed. ...Read more
Is taking Yasmin as a contraceptive bad for a woman?
Good for many: This pill is a good choice, for many people, but check with your doctor to be sure you have no special risks factors, that need consideration. ...Read more
I want to give my body a break from the pill. Can I stop Yasmin mid pack?
Welk: Just remember you may increase chance of pregnancy. So be careful there ...Read more
Was told if I stop Yasmin, bleeding will get worse. How do I make it stop? Plz help! Dysfunctional spotting is happening for 14days. I want to stop it
Diagnosis: In cases of irregular or heavy period then an evaluation is warranted to determine the cause. Hormonal imbalances such as PCOS, polyps, fibroids and infections are just a few of the causes. Once a cause is found then treatment can be offered. Birth control pills are often used. There are many other options. ...Read more
When will the dysfunctional spotting stop if I stop taking Yasmin today?? This is uncomfortable and annoying. How long will it take (days)? Thanks Drs
Worse: Breakthrough bleeding on birth control pills will iniitally get worse, when the pill is being stopped. While the hormones taken by mouth were unable to prevent breakthrough bleeding from happening, withdrawing the hormones completely is likely to result in more intense bleeding. ...Read more
Hi. I was wandering if Zoloft affects the effectiveness of Yasmin?
No: It doesn't affect birth controlGet a more detailed answer ›
I recently took the emergency contraceptive and decided to take a Yasmin pill the day after. Does that effect the EC?
No: The short answer is no, Yasmin will not affect the EC ...Read more
I am taking depakine chrono 500 mg as well as a contraceptive pill (yasmin). Does the fact that im taking depakine make the CP less effective?
No evidence but: Depakote does not appear on lists of medications that can decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Both Depakote and yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) have a higher risk of liver inflammation. I would suggest talking with your doctor about using a different form of contraceptive, or use an alternative to depakote. ...Read more
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I wonder if Bravo has considered a spin-off for Landon yet.
In her mind, I'm sure the ideal solo series would be about an intrepid divorcee roaming the world — sorry, ROAMING the world, sorry, TROVARECOING the world — in search of self (and hence, love).
But I think something along the lines of "Billy Madison" would be more appropriate.
She needs a do-over.
She needs to go back to school and matriculate through each grade again so she can find the point at which her emotional intelligence got jacked and fix it — I'm guessing by her word inflections and her desperate need for acceptance that this was the eighth grade.
Because what was wrong with her last night?
I'm asking this seriously.
It was as if her agent gave her the wrong information about "Southern Charm" and instead told her she's playing the part of Miss Cringe in a reality show called "Oh My God, Y'all! It's Thomas Ravenel. How's My Giggle?"
All night long she embodied the spirit of Ramona Singer's runway game.
You know in Ramona's head she was like "I'm really impressing these fashion show attendees with my sultry doe eyes."
But then she checked the footage the next day and had no choice but to ask herself "No really. How many people did I murder last night?"
Even the way Landon asked for a cocktail at Patricia Altschul's sounded desperate and inauthentic.
"Bourbon? Slushie?"
I'm truly hoping there's no Bravo in North Korea. Can you imagine Kim Jong Un walking around his cardboard palace today cracking himself up by saying "Bourbon? Slushie?" over and over again until it dawns on him "Attack the imperialists with nerve gas? No! Laughing gas. No! Nervous laughing gas! Yasssssss, Freddy Mercury."
(That's "Yasssss, queen." Things get lost in translation over there.)
Here are the moments Miss Cringe Clavenel put our national security at further risk last night, but first let me just say, her hair was on-point at that quail dinner. It was perfection. As was her outfit. Everything else, though? What's sign language for "giant train just hit car but subtly"?:
— As Patricia was extolling the virtues of a Thomas Ravenel love connection, Landon had the worried, nodding look of someone whose doctor just explained the next three to six months to her. We know you love thinking you're hard-to-get for Thomas so don't pretend his felonious inability to be around guns is a tumor.
— Something tells me that whole act of repeatedly pointing out the "adorable" Austen-Chelt-sea relationship to Shep was her way of being like "YOU SHOULD HAVE LOVED ME BACK."
— Of course she would suggest eating those hors d'oeuvres before everyone gets there. Of course she would.
— Only Landon could turn concern for a friend's wandering liver enzyme into a tattletale-esque reproach: "You're not supposed to be drinking that!" and "I don't think we need roadies …" Um, he does. Because your voice …
— She really did write down Austen's deeply profound statement about the process of becoming a diamond: "Hard enough and long enough …" Do you even hear yourself, girl?
— "IS IT AMAZING?" is the least sincere question I've ever heard someone ask about quail wrapped in bacon. Even less sincere than "Is that bird going to be OK?"
— Her face when Thomas was talking about Kathryn … bottle that up and you have yourself a new perfume called "We Can't Both Be the Veronica."
— My favorite part of the night. Landon in interview: "I'm just keeping my distance from Thomas right now." Flash to Landon in scene: "I'VE BEEN CALLING YOU!!!!"
Other fun moments from last night's episode:
— Boys are bitches too! Poor Craig and his misguided trip to Dick's Sporting Goods. Doesn't he know all the cool girls shop for their hunting gear at Elmer Fudd's House of Fancy? It's one hunting trip, Whitney. I think you can back away from that hideous vest just a little. Although it's the perfect attire for a man who doesn't know there are snakes in Georgia.
— Craig almost shot a dog.
— My money was on that happening to Landon, though.
— The Shep Wagon. I was so torn watching him guzzle that whisky and drink that wine. On the one hand I was like "But you ran 1.8 miles from your house to Patricia's! And that smoothie you told your mom about! And one scoop of vanilla, one scoop of cookies and cream! You were doing so great!" and on the other I was like "Drink up, Trimalchio" because it actually looked like a really fun time at that lodge.
— And mainly because of Cameran's drunken laugh. She, Shep and Whitney should get more drunken screen time together.
— The "douche in fiduciary" totally watched last night's episode and was like "Meh. I have Naomie. Whitney and Shep have Whitney and Shep."
— I like Chelsea a lot. But holy crap. Could she have been "that girl" any more than she was last night? Like we get it, OK. You like guns and pickup trucks. You're the hot girl who does boy stuff. ("I can't wait to pop off some birds!" Except you can't shoot. So there. Also, we can see that you're putting on full eye makeup for your "I just woke up in bed" camera appearances. Again I say, so there.)
— Cameran's case of hunter face. I'm surprised Lilly Pulitzer hasn't sent her a letter asking her to stop wearing those dresses. "Our frocks are for ladies who go to baby showers, not for women who cut their face with gun scopes."
— Austen and Chelsea's romance gives me the same feeling I had when I read "Flowers in the Attic." They look and act like brother and sister. I could go the rest of my life not seeing them in bed together again and not just because Austen looked like he was doing an impression of a beige sock.
— Kathryn! I almost forgot about her hair. Those pigtails were straight outta Whoville.
— And Patricia's dog caftan. Hey look, if I had millions of dollars and a lifetime of man-memories, I'd be printing my dog's face on a caftan and lying around in it like it were totally normal, OK? But, let's be clear, caftan or no caftan I'd secretly be doing it with my butler because why not …
I know it's hard to believe, but there have been six other episodes leading up to last night's major plot advancer. Read recaps of them here.
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(a) Install a new governor gasket.
(b) Install sensor in the hydraulic
(b) Hold the governor so as to relieve the
weight, and attach it to the engine
front plate with four screws and lock-
(c) Connect the tachometer cable to the
Engine Oil Pressure Gage. To install
tachometer adapter.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE gage (2, figure
(d) Attach the control rod to the control
2-1), proceed as follows:
lever. Install the washer and cotter
pin on the end of the control rod.
(a) Position the gage in the proper open-
(e) Connect the governor oil line.
ing on the control panel. Install the
(f) Hook the governor control spring in
u-clamp behind the gage.
hole number 9 on the control lever.
(b) Connect the tubing to the rear of the
(g) Adjust the governor using the instruc-
tions in paragraph 4-7.
Fuel Tank. To install fuel tank (19, fig-
Carburetor. To install carburetor (11,
ure 4-8), proceed as follows:
figure 4-5), proceed as follows:
(a) Install a new carburetor gasket.
(b) Position the carb ureter, and attach
The fuel tank must be installed before you
it with two bolts and lockwashers.
install the hydraulic pump or other hy-
(c) Connect the fuel line to the carburetor.
draulic components.
(d) Connect the choke and throttle control
(a) Install the fuel tank on the test stand
(e) Adjust the carburetor using the in-
frame with four bolts and nuts.
structions in paragraph 4-7.
(b) Connect the fuel line to the fuel tank.
(c) Connect the fuel level indicator.
(8) Fuel Pump. To install fuel pump (5, fig-
ure 4-5), proceed as follows:
( 3 ) Crankcase Assembly. To install crank-
case assembly (22, figure 4-8), proceed
(a) Install a new fuel pump gasket on the
as follows:
fuel pump adapter.
(b) Attach the fuel pump to the fuel pump
(a) Position the crankcase assembly on
adapter with the two mounting screws
the test stand frame.
and lockwashers.
(b) Install and tighten the engine mounting
(c) Connect the outlet fuel line to the fuel
( 4 ) Cylinder Block. To install cylinder blocks
(9) Fuel Strainer. To install fuel strainer (6,
(5, figure 4-8), proceed as follows:
figure 4-5), proceed as follows:
(a) Install new cylinder block gaskets on
(a) Install and tighten the brass pipe
the crankcase assembly.
nipple on the fuel pump.
(b) Position each cylinder block over the
(b) Thread the fuel strainer housing onto
studs on the crankcase assembly,
the brass pipe nipple.
(c) Install the attaching nuts and lock-
(c) Position the screen, a new gasket,
washers on the studs. Tighten the
and the bowl of the fuel strainer on the
fuel strainer housing, and swing the
(d) Adjust the valve tappets in the cylinder
wire bail down to hold these parts.
block using the procedures of para-
Tighten the knurled nut at the bottom
graph 4-7.
of the fuel strainer.
(d) Connect the fuel inlet line to the fuel
(5) Cylinder Head. To install a cylinder head
(3, figure 4-8), proceed as follows:
(10) Oil Filter. To install oil filter cartridge
(a) Install a new cylinder head gasket on
(7. figure 4-8), screw it into oil filter base
the cylinder block.
assembly (8) hand tight.
(b) Position the cylinder head on the
(11) Engine Gear Cover. To install engine
cylinder block.
gear cover (10, figure 4-8), proceed as
(c) Install the head bolts and washers.
Torque the bolts to 25 to 32 foot-
pounds, Recheck this bolt torque
after the engine has been completely
(a) Install a new gear cover gasket.
(b) Install the engine gear cover on the
assembled and warmed up.
engine using the gear cover screws
and lockwashers. Tighten the screws
Governor. To install governor (23, figure
to a torque of 14 to 18 foot-pounds.
4-8), proceed as follows:
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The Memory Blog has been away for an unconscionable amount of time, and for that I can only apologise. Unfortunately, illness meant that I was abroad for far longer than I expected and it has taken me a long time to catch up.
There was also Christmas shopping to do.
Anyway, the next post will be along shortly, and normal service should be resumed soon.


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One of the reasons I get excited about going to Singapore is because of the dazzling variety of street food you get to eat. Would you believe that other than breakfast, I've not eaten a single meal in a hotel in this city? Really, it's true, the hawker centres here are so enticing that I tend to plan the rest of my itinerary around the meals I need to eat. I know I sound like a glutton, but I don't mind! When the husband told me that we'll be honeymooning in Singapore too, I was more than just thrilled. Yes, it is a place I've been to more than once but it is also a place that I don't think I'll ever get bored of. Even though both of us have been here earlier, it was the first time we were going together and I told him that I'd take him to all the good hawker centres that I know of.
Our quest for good food began the minute we got to this island, checked in to our hotel and headed out. We both had heard a lot about Kenny Rogers Roasters and both of us were very keen to try it out. But finding the place wasn't easy, it wasn't on Orchard Road like we'd been told so we were directed to Suntec City and after we took a cab and got there and walked through the mall we realised that it wasn't just hunger and exhaustion but the place actually wasn't there. Oh damn! A little bit of inquiring and we were informed that it was shifted to the swanky Marina Bay Square a few blocks away, so we headed there and finally after a bit of looking around here too, we found the place! Trust me, we both were so hungry by the end of it that we'd have polished off the corn muffins that they gave us the minute we placed our orders.
|A poster at the restaurant
|The sign welcoming us
|Sweet & savoury: The famous corn muffins
|Special edition Tiger beer bottles in honour of the F1 at Singapore
The aroma of the chicken roasting wasn't really helping as we sipped on Tiger beer and waited for the freshly roasted bird to arrive at our table. Some things in life are worth waiting for and this roast chicken figures on that list. It was piping hot and the succulent meat was flavoured with a whole bunch of spices but what took the roast to another level was the addition of lemon zest that gave it a fresh zing.
|A very cheesy Mac n' cheese, filling potato salad and scrumptious roast chicken for lunch
We had a side order of some Mac n' cheese, which was absolutely cheesily yummy, and a portion of the potato salad that rounded off the meal pretty well. Happy and full, we headed to the hotel for some siesta.
In the evening it was time to sample some of the local flavours. The one thing about food courts in Singapore is that all the stall look so amazing that you're spoilt for choice.
|Menu at a food court
|The world on a plate!
We spent a good 10 minutes just looking around at the mind-boggling options and finally decided to tuck into some Thai fare. The husband decided to play safe and stick to his favourite – Thai green curry with chicken and some Jasmine rice. The curry was a beautiful balance of flavours and it was light enough to be had as a soup too.
|The Jasmine rice & Thai curry
|Thai green curry with chicken & lots of baby eggplants
I chose a Tom Yum prawn noodle soup that came in a bowl which was almost the size of a cauldron! The broth was extremely aromatic and flavourful. It really packed a punch and the addition of a handful of noodles, mushrooms and other veggies made it wholesome. But what I was thrilled about was the generous amounts of jumbo prawns, crab sticks and squid in the dish. I think I dreamt of seafood that night. Love!
|Tom yum and seafood in a bowl
We finished the meal with some refreshingly sweet strawberry ice kachang, which is a whole lot of crushed ice with sugar syrup in various colours, condensed milk for the sweetness and bits of jelly, preserved fruit and red bean paste thrown in. We 'splurged' SG$ 14 for this meal for two and were more than just pleased with it.
|Colourful & fun: Ice kachang
Our breakfasts at the Concorde Hotel on Orchard Road were fit for a king, literally! Apart from the usual trappings of a buffet breakfast, there was also some local delights – like chicken wonton soup, Singapore rice noodles – on offer that added some spice to the meal.
|One of the mega breakfasts at the hotel. The item in white in the centre is a steamed chicken pao, a local delicacy
We wanted to take some fruits and other goodies back home, so we headed to Bugis Junction and spent a good hour just walking around the place sipping on some ice-cold strawberry juice as we dropped our jaws at the variety of produce available. The fresh fruit stalls were driving us crazy – the oranges beckoned, the apples tempted and the pears just called out to us, we bought a little bit of everything to take back with us. Another thing on our list was to buy some bacon, which we did, and then I suddenly remembered that I could pick up some dried berries for my Christmas cake mix so dried blueberries & cranberries made it to our shopping carts.
|Window display at a patisserie
|A riot of colours: Fruit stalls
After all the shopping and wandering around we wanted something quick that would fill us. One of the things that the husband and I were very keen on sampling was the Laksa. This soupy dish has a coconut-based broth brimming with Far Eastern flavours and there's a whole lot of seafood – read prawns, fish, crab sticks, squid and cockles – along with some noodles and garnished with fried beancurd. What hits you first is the heavenly aroma – there's the galangal, lemongrass and the shrimp paste. The flavour is a little mellow at the first sip – courtesy the coconut milk – but as you go on it keeps building and you discover that umami-like quality of the dish. The two of us turned wise and decided to share a huge bowl of this, it was a wise decision as the quantity was just right. SG$ 11 for a meal for two with so much seafood. Is that a good deal or what?
|Yummyness in a bowl: Laksa
On our last night in Singapore, we decided to have dinner at another Hawkers Centre on Orchard Road. I know the chicken rice is a must when you're in Singapore but we wanted to try something different. The husband wanted something meaty with simple flavours and I wanted something seafood (no surprises, I know!) with a punch. So we had some Beef chilli hot plate, which was a dish of beautifully cooked shredded beef slices in a mild chilli sauce that was enhanced with a generous amount of spring onions. I asked for the Mee Goreng that was a huge portion of noodles with everything under the sea (really!) – prawns (at least 5 huge ones), squid, crab sticks, fish slices, cockles and more. The dish was doused in a spicy, garlicky sauce with some pok choy, it set my tongue, nose and eyes on fire but this was a good thing because that meant I could douse the fire with Singapore's famous Tiger beer.
|The delicious Beef chilli hot plate
|Burst of fire: Mee goreng with seafood
It is really difficult to put all your culinary experiences in Singapore on one plate. Just like the eating culture here – of stopping at various stalls in a Hawker Centre, the experience is varied and exciting. There is a surprise waiting at every corner and you will spot some old favourites along the way, it is this multitude of experiences that leaves you with delicious memories of Singapore.